I chose the title of this blog to go with a Beatles song from 1969. The title made sense in October of 2009 because fighting cancer might be a drawn out challenge. I take inspiration where I can, and hope to motivate with my musings about music, my status and anything else related to life. Anyone can post comments; no sign in or account is needed, just click on the comments section towards the bottom of the post and write me a note. A splendid time is guaranteed for all. Live Happy- Greg
"Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." Mark Twain
Thursday, March 24, 2011
One After 909
The Beatles (John Lennon) wrote One After 909 sometime around 1957. They played it in early gigs and never released the song until near the end on Let It Be. Never the less, this attached rooftop version is my favorite. There are many highlights including George's guitar solo, and Yoko sitting looking bored as the boys pound it out. We made it just a few more than 909 stairs this past week (1311 total) as we completed another "Big Climb." Our team competed/completed with gusto and many happy faces. The team slimmed down a bit from last year, but was still enthused and everyone made it to the top to a great sunny view. We also raised more money per person than last year for the Leukemia/Lymphoma Society. The Long and Winding Road team was comprised of: 19 women and 9 men. Ladies Rock! After the climb some of us enjoyed a lunch at FaDo Irish pub just down the street.
Our racers averaged 12:40 for their races to the top for the top three, quite a feat! Our youngest team member Benjamin aged 13 did it in just over 10 minutes! Of the climbers, yours truly was slowest taking around 25 minutes to get to the top with gentle pushes on my rear end from Yvonne.
I will post some more photos as I get them from other photographers, for now these are random shots from before during and after.
PS: I am still going through tests at the Hutch. I developed a blood infection last week just before the Climb, then another in my mouth. My testing is going OK, the bone marrow biopsy showed zero cancer, the spinal fluid showed zero as well. Still a long ways to go with the tests, and a few liver enzymes out of whack... Thanks again to our team, and everyone who contributed and supported a good cause. Live Happy! Greg
Thanks Cathy and Hank. As luck would have it I ended up back in the hospital last night. I will post some more later when I get the lowodwn. For right now I know I have a new as yet unidentified blood infection. Good news- I feel pretty good. GD
Glad to hear the climb went so well. Sounds like you had a great team! Way to go, making it to the top. Sorry to hear you are back in the hospital. Rest up and come back strong. Love and prayers, Mary D.
They identified the new infection as stenotrophonomas.It is a rare usually water born bacteria. I think the antibiotics are starting to work since I feel better today. This will be yet another new rare bacteria I seem to attract. Look it up on google for the scientific stuff. My liver enzymes are still elevated, no answers about that yet.
Probably all the drugs you have to take to battle cancer. I have to go in every two months to get mine checked. So far it's fine. Is this the first time you've had liver issues?
I get to watch uninterrupted NCAA basketball, NASCAR, etc while I wait for the next event. The doctors are removing my central catheter soon, so I have to receive my IV fluids via normal peripheral IV for awhile. Happy as I can be- Greg
Boy, you are looking good. Congrats on the climb, I would have had a hard time getting just half way. Hope the infections clear up and the liver issue clears up soon. TRex
The team looked good for sure. It looks like I get to break out of U.W. soon, the infections take two weeks to cure so I have to get daily infusions at the Hutch at a minimum...If they put in another catheter I can infuse at home until the transplant conditioning starts April 15. Thanks for the nice words, prayers, and smiles. Greg
27 comments:
Congratulations on a great climb. You are one tough cookie! Very nice pictures, too. Best wishes on the upcoming transplant
Love, Cathy
Go for it Tiger. Let the Lord Bless and Keep You and Yours !
Thanks Cathy and Hank. As luck would have it I ended up back in the hospital last night. I will post some more later when I get the lowodwn. For right now I know I have a new as yet unidentified blood infection. Good news- I feel pretty good. GD
Horse Feathers,
Praying
Hank
Praying for that blood infection to go away
Glad to hear the climb went so well. Sounds like you had a great team! Way to go, making it to the top.
Sorry to hear you are back in the hospital. Rest up and come back strong.
Love and prayers,
Mary D.
Greg, any news about your infection,or the related liver problem ? Hope you are feeling ok , Love Dad and Alice
They identified the new infection as stenotrophonomas.It is a rare usually water born bacteria. I think the antibiotics are starting to work since I feel better today. This will be yet another new rare bacteria I seem to attract. Look it up on google for the scientific stuff. My liver enzymes are still elevated, no answers about that yet.
Probably all the drugs you have to take to battle cancer. I have to go in every two months to get mine checked. So far it's fine. Is this the first time you've had liver issues?
Gee Greg, Look what you attracted when I worked for you
I get to watch uninterrupted NCAA basketball, NASCAR, etc while I wait for the next event. The doctors are removing my central catheter soon, so I have to receive my IV fluids via normal peripheral IV for awhile. Happy as I can be- Greg
Why are they removing your catheter? I hope tomorrow finds you feeling better,
Love, Cathy
I had several bacterial infections, one was difficult to treat and associated with the cath- so they removed the best possible source/host.
Oh I see. Praying that you'll feel better soon!
I will be here at U.W. hospital until at least Monday now, Yvonne has been here off/on since Thursday to keep me from going crazy.
She's a great wife, you've had a wonderful marrwige
Boy, you are looking good. Congrats on the climb, I would have had a hard time getting just half way.
Hope the infections clear up and the liver issue clears up soon. TRex
Awesome job - I don't think I could even make it to the top. Congratulations!
The team looked good for sure. It looks like I get to break out of U.W. soon, the infections take two weeks to cure so I have to get daily infusions at the Hutch at a minimum...If they put in another catheter I can infuse at home until the transplant conditioning starts April 15. Thanks for the nice words, prayers, and smiles. Greg
Wow you are a trooper! Keep up the fighting spirit!
Love, Cathy
Greg/ We hope you are home by now, either way let us know how things are.I will call you anyway later. Love Dad and Alice
Still here at U.W. I have been told that they should install a new line sometime today, and then home. this is the 7th day in a row at UW :(
Hoping you get out today, Big A
Praying
Made it home Wednesday night, now I'm back on the test schedule at the Fred Hutch today. I will put out a new entry soon. :) Greg
Good news!
Love, Cathy
I don't know how you and Yvonne do it! Every day in the clinic or hospital. My prayers for your healing!
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